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Job summary

Main area
Haematology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
205-7746040
Employer
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
RSUH
Town
Stoke on Trent
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/05/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Consultant in Clinical Haematology

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

UHNM are looking to appoint three Consultant Haematologists who are experienced in the specialisms of Myeloid, Myeloma or Lymphoma.

The successful candidates will be part of a team of haematologists with expertise in haemato-oncology (Lymphoma/Myeloma/Myeloid disorders). As part of this role, you will be required to attend the relevant MDTs, provide full clinical care of patients with blood disorders, predominantly haematological malignancy, specialist advice on all aspects of haematology to consultant colleagues, both within the Trust and Primary Care (advice and guidance), and provide clinical support for the laboratories, particularly commitment for blood film reporting. There will be a requirement to work at the County Hospital site one day per week (which includes one clinic). The appointees will have the opportunity and will be expected to take on leadership roles within 2 years of the post in the transplant programme and other areas as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

The appointees will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the Haemato-Oncology service and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution of management. Subject to the provisions of the Trust Terms and Conditions of Service, the appointee will be expected to observe the Unit’s agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. 

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will be part of a team of haematologists with a specific role in the Lymphoma, Myeloma or Myeloma team within the Directorate, as part of this role you will also be required to attend the relevant MDT’s for each site.

The appointee will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the Haemto-Oncology service and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution of management. Subject to the provisions of the Trust Terms and Conditions of Service, the appointee will be expected to observe the Unit’s agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.

In particular, where the appointee is involved in the management of employees of the Trust, he/she will be expected to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures. The appointee will be expected to make sure there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of his/her patients to be able to contact him or her when necessary.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC Registration
  • Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview)
  • Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
  • European Community Rights
  • MRCP UK or Equivalent FRCPath (or equivalent) MD or PhD

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • Recent wide experience in clinical and laboratory haematology.
  • Existing special interest in Myeloma or willingness to develop this.
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
  • Experience of service development

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working:

Essential criteria
  • Able to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
  • Able to work effectively within a team.
  • Experience of clinical audit.
  • Able to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making

Academic Achievements, Research, Publications:

Essential criteria
  • Experience in teaching particularly of undergraduates. Recognised teaching skills course/ medical education qualification
  • Experience in Clinical or Academic Research
  • Recent publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in Collaborating with other Centres
  • Recent publications in peer reviewed journals

Management and Administrative Experience:

Essential criteria
  • Able to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
  • Able to plan strategically

Personal Attributes:

Essential criteria
  • Good physical health and mental health

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Positive about disabled peopleAge positiveArmed Forces Covenant Gold Award

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Srini Pillai
Job title
Clinical Lead for Haematology
Email address
[email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
2nd Floor, Springfield Building
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
Staffordshire
ST4 6QG
Telephone
01782 674595
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